PBS Kids Games
Free educational games featuring beloved PBS characters. Safe, ad-free, and designed for young children to learn through play.
About This Game
PBS Kids Games offers a curated collection of free educational games featuring familiar characters from popular shows like Curious George, Wild Kratts, Daniel Tiger, and Odd Squad. Every game is designed by educational experts to develop specific skills — early literacy, math concepts, science exploration, social-emotional learning, and creative expression.
What makes PBS Kids Games stand out from other kids' gaming platforms is the quality assurance. Every game undergoes educational review to ensure it genuinely supports learning objectives, not just entertainment. The result is a collection where parents can feel genuinely good about screen time. Games are organized by age range, skill area, and show, making it easy to find appropriate content.
The platform is completely free and ad-free — funded by PBS's public broadcasting mission. The website and companion app work on all major devices and maintain a safe, walled-garden environment with no chat features, social connections, or external links. For parents of children ages 2-8 looking for quality educational gaming, PBS Kids Games is the gold standard.
How to Play
Visit PBS Kids
Go to pbskids.org/games or download the PBS Kids Games app — no account needed.
Browse by show or skill
Find games by your child's favorite PBS character or by learning area (math, reading, science).
Play and learn
Each game includes built-in instructions and gradually increases in difficulty as the child progresses.
Tips & Strategy
- Use the age filter to find games appropriate for your child's developmental stage.
- Play together with young children — discussing what is happening in the game enhances learning.
- The companion app works offline, making it perfect for travel.
- Rotate between skill areas (math, reading, science) for well-rounded educational play.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely free and ad-free
- Educationally designed by experts with genuine learning outcomes
- Features beloved PBS characters children already know
- Safe, walled-garden environment with no external links or chat
Cons
- Designed for ages 2-8 — older children will outgrow the content
- Single-player only — no multiplayer features
- Some games feel simple for children at the upper age range
- Content is tied to PBS shows — unfamiliar characters may not engage some children
Game Details
- Players
- 1 player(recommended: 1)
- Duration
- 5-20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Price
- Free
- Platforms
- WebiOSAndroid
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